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Chapter 6: समर्थेन कृषिः कार्या लोकानां हितकाम्यया
"समर्थेन कृषिः कार्या लोकानां हितकाम्यया" (Samarthena Krishih Karya Lokanam Hitakamyaya) means that the capable should farm for the welfare of the people. The lesson, of about thirteen pages, probably praises agriculture as service and discusses its value in society. Students read, learn the vocabulary of farming and discuss the role of farmers. It links with the Skill Education chapters on agricultural practices and precision farming and with the English poem on the harvest in Class 8.
This is chapter 6 of 10 in Rishikulya, the Class 9 Sanskrit Additional textbook, and begins on page 57 of the printed 2026-27 book. It follows "पञ्च शीलानि आचरेम, आदर्शसमाजं रचयेम" and is followed by "धर्मश्च व्यवहारश्च चरित्रं राजशासनम्". In English the title reads roughly: The capable should farm for the welfare of the people.
Sanskrit is best learnt first by ear and voice. For "समर्थेन कृषिः कार्या लोकानां हितकाम्यया", students should listen to the teacher, repeat clearly and chant before reading, then read the words and sentences, copy them in the script and answer questions orally. Accurate pronunciation of each sound matters. Repetition, rhythm and short dialogues keep the lessons lively, and the grammar appendices serve as reference rather than something to be memorised at once.
A good follow-up to "समर्थेन कृषिः कार्या लोकानां हितकाम्यया" is to make word cards for new words and play a quick matching or speaking game at home. Where a verse or saying is part of the lesson, learn it together and talk about what it means in everyday life.
This overview is written from the 2026-27 textbook's Contents page, its preface and the chapter title, to help families and teachers prepare. Please read the chapter itself for exact content, activities and exercises.